hollowed

past tense of hollow

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hollowed
Verb
  • Templeton promptly contacted the Mississippi State Geological Survey, whose experts carefully excavated the 600-pound (270 kilograms) artifact.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The complaint did not say if the area was excavated or what was wrapped in the plastic.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Since most boar spears had cross-guard features near the spearhead, this was often used to trigger the gun once the spear had penetrated the prey.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2025
  • None of the bullets penetrated the glass.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Hollowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hollowed. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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